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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.76, 725.28 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.76, 725.28 and 434.44 is: 651.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.76 : 725.28 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.76/725.28 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.76x = 725.28 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.76x = 315,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,090.64/483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.34

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